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Tax News — June 24, 2022

We’re Moving! 1040.com Combines Blog and Tax Guide

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The Future of Your Taxes

Want a better tax system? Here's your chance. The IRS is kicking off a contest to design a better online experience for taxpayers.

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I Don't Have a Prior-Year AGI-How Do I e-File?

Here's how to deal with prior-year AGI prompts on your 2021 return.

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2022 Tax Must-Haves-Online Account, IP PIN, and IRS Letters

While you aren't required to have them, these three items are guaranteed to make filing both easier and safer.

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Keeping Your Identity Safe Online

Here are some tips for keeping your personal information, well, personal, and out of reach of hackers.

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Top Tax Questions: May 2017 Update

Sometimes you just need a straight answer. Here are your most asked questions for the month of May!

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I Missed the Tax Filing Deadline - Now What?

If you owe taxes, missing the deadline means you need to know about the failure-to-file penalty and the failure-to-pay penalty - without the panic, of course.

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Minimize the Time it Takes to File Your Taxes

Time spent filing your taxes is precious (hello, April!), so here are some tips to help you sail through the process with 1040.com.

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The Absolute Fastest Way to File Your Taxes

Check out these three tips to get your taxes done with time to spare before the deadline!

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5 Unusual Types of Income to Include on Your Taxes

Not sure how to file certain types of income on your taxes? Wondering if you even need to mention it? Read on!

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Is It Too Late to File My Taxes?

Short answer? Nope. But you definitely want to file ASAP - here's why.

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